Introducing: The Pregnant Pause

If you follow me on Twitter (or know me in real life) you know that yesterday I experienced my worst nightmare. I had a migraine and because of this baby growing inside me, I’m not allowed to take my drugs. Migraines are awful even when you have drugs, they are pretty unbearable if you can’t take anything. I’m sorry but one regular strength Tylenol may as well be a sugar cube.

I’d like to introduce to you a new “feature” here on Roots & Rings. It’s called the Pregnant Pause. Basically it means that I need a day off of blogging because I’m tired, sick, or too fat to reach my laptop. I’ll post a picture or a fun pregnant fact on these days.

So welcome to the first ever Pregnant Pause. It’s a special one because it’s the Hurstling’s blog debut.

That blob on the left is our baby. We’re hoping the little one chooses to become a bit more human looking for the next ultrasound. Say hello!

–We are thoroughly impressed with your comments yesterday! Seriously, there were so many good ideas! Thanks y’all!

I love ultrasound pictures, my nephew and his wife are on their second one, (a girl) and she had an ultrasound and Maddy or Mattie (yes there is a controversy on how to spell it, I told them in GA it does not matter, we say it the same way) was looking directly at the camera, like “what are you looking at” those kind of pictures are neat, hopefully you will get one too.

I sincerely hope you’re feeling better and that you don’t have too many migraines during this pregnancy. I had my first ever migraine at the beginning of mine and it was UNBEARABLE. I can only imagine what it’s like for you who gets them on a regular basis (and whose are probably much worse than my little one).

4.Taryn E | February 18, 2010 at 9:28 am

Aww… I’m sorry girl! Migraines are no fun! Have you ever tried going to a chiropractor for them? I know you can still do that, even when pregnant. Also ask your doctor if you can take more than just one Tylenol… I was allowed to take the normal dosage of the extra-strength stuff once I was out of my first trimester (but no ibeprofen or Aleve.) Hope you feel better!!!!!

I only got one headache when pregnant. After the first one, I switched to these ultra-super prenatals. I think they literally have ultra in the title. They are wonderful. I also started drinking tea (camomille, etc) like crazy. I feel like my midwife also had me take something, but I can’t remember.

BTW I agree with Sarah, talk with your midwife/doctor about what they recommend for migraines; though hopefully they will go away while you are pregnant.

11.Rachel | February 18, 2010 at 11:43 am

Oh Chel! So sorry about the migraine. I know it won’t help, but you should be able to take the normal dose of tylenol. Being sick/hurting while pregnant is the worst.

12.Jenna | February 18, 2010 at 11:51 am

I feel for you, I really do. I am suffering from insane lower back pain this pregnancy… the migraine business is terrible! Hopefully tomorrow is a better day! 🙂
PS – Your little baby blob is beautiful!

13.Aunt Bonnie | February 18, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Sweet girl….you know you’re in my prayers! Migraines are bad enough but when pregnant….sheesh! You use those “pregnant pauses” whenver you need to!!!
Luv u & the little Hurstling

Friend, I know what you mean about the migraines. They came in my second trimester and I didn’t even bother taking ONE freaking Tylenol, because what’s the point? When you’re throwing up because you’re blinded and deafened by pain, there’s just no sense in it. I just drank a lot of water and covered my head in ice packs…and had the husband hold my hair back.

It will pass! I haven’t had one in over a month, now. But even if you have them through your rentire pregnancy…don’t you think it’s worth it??? 🙂

So sorry about the migraines. My mom gets terrible migraines and I feel so lucky that I don’t get them (I don’t know if they’re hereditary?!) because they’re just awful. I’ll have to ask her if she got them while she was pregnant with my brother/me and what she did.